The Watchlist – Christian Benteke
Filed under: The Watchlist - Posted by: Paul
He may have arrived on these shores as a relative unknown last summer but Premier League defences are now more than familiar with Christian Benteke. Standing six foot three, the young Belgian has battered and bullied many a backline into submission with a series of physical performances highlighting his suitability to England’s top-flight – on his broad shoulders, Villa’s chances of survival may well just depend.
It took him less than 20 minutes to announce himself to Fantasy managers. Sent on as a 71st minute sub in the Gameweek 4 home clash against Swansea, Benteke grabbed a goal in a 2-0 win, helping Paul Lambert’s side to their first win of the season. Since then, the former Genk player has started every league match for the midlanders and has played a part in 15 of the 22 goals Villa have scored since his debut – an incredible contribution, which has seen him rack up 11 goals and four assists thus far.
With spot-kick duties also in the bag, Benteke has made a mockery of his initial 6.5 price tag in Fantasy Premier League (FPL) and, with 16 bonus points also accrued, has returned 115 points over his 24 appearances – an average of 4.6 points per game. As the season reaches a critical stage for Lambert’s struggling side, Benteke’s displays alone can be immune from criticism; he has scored in two of his last three at home and notched in three of the last four on the road.
Luckily for the Villa faithful, the upcoming schedule smiles kindly on their side. Having slipped back into the drop zone in recent weeks, Lambert’s troops now face the bottom two in back-to-back Gameweeks, with a trip to Reading this weekend followed by a home clash with QPR. Following that, Benteke welcomes Liverpool to Villa Park – a side he registered two goals and an assist against back in mid-December – and with games against Stoke and Fulham also on his agenda in the next five, the potential for points is obvious.
Now up to 7.0 in FPL, and priced at 7.5 Sky Sports game, Benteke has been snapped up by over 25,000 FPL managers this week ahead of a Gameweek that has just six fixtures for us to consider. While Charles N’Zogbia has hinted at a return to his Wigan form in recent fixtures, the Frenchman’s lack of overall consistency has failed to persuade many to snap up his services – instead, it’s Benteke who looks the man most likely. Granted, he may be vying for our attentions with a series of similarly priced strikers such as Romelu Lukaku, Rickie Lambert, Steven Fletcher and Arouna Kone but, as he’s illustrated already, Benteke is more than ready for the battle.
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March 7 at 3:44 pm
Leicester's march to the Prem says:
Who would you rather have.
A) Santon
B) Dawson
C) Debuchy
March 7 at 3:45 pm
Lateriser12 - "I am a consulting detective. The only one in the world" says:
C
March 7 at 3:47 pm
robinreliant says:
C, better player than santon, Newc got better fixtures and CS potential than spurs IMO
March 7 at 3:52 pm
Hutton dressed as Lahm says:
Debuchy as he is Europa cup tied
March 7 at 3:52 pm
Nick says:
Debuchy.
March 7 at 3:54 pm
meerlight says:
Debuchy. He’s banging in a lot of crosses.
March 7 at 3:54 pm
Phaze 1 says:
c
March 7 at 4:03 pm
Back on the horse says:
Debuchy- he hasn’t scored in the PL yet….. he’s due
March 7 at 3:45 pm
wazzaforever says:
Play 8 with no hit or take a hit and play 9?
my team :
bunn
wilson,davies,enrique
bale,michu,
suarez,lambert,
subs: maloney,demel,begovic,mata,walcott.,clichy,roooney.
March 7 at 3:45 pm
JKisthe1 -Tel-Aviv for EUROPA - Parm and China Mag, you're going down, Zlatan, Mila is mine says:
Long term (until DGWs) which option
a) Suarez, Rooney, Sturridge
b) Suarez, Rooney, Benteke
c) Sturridge, Rooney, Benteke
d) Suarez, Rooney, Remy
Pool have really nice fixtures for the 4 GWs after this one, but is both of their strikers too much?
March 7 at 3:47 pm
The Light Knight " I don't have tactics, I have Tic Tacs and that's how I stay fresh" says:
D
Yes
March 7 at 3:48 pm
JKisthe1 -Tel-Aviv for EUROPA - Parm and China Mag, you're going down, Zlatan, Mila is mine says:
why Remy over Benteke?
Money for DGWs isn’t an issue, I have a wc.
March 7 at 3:51 pm
The Light Knight " I don't have tactics, I have Tic Tacs and that's how I stay fresh" says:
QPR looks a better bet than Villa at the moment, that’s all
March 7 at 3:52 pm
JKisthe1 -Tel-Aviv for EUROPA - Parm and China Mag, you're going down, Zlatan, Mila is mine says:
true, but Benteke still looks a threat and is on pens.
March 7 at 3:56 pm
The Light Knight " I don't have tactics, I have Tic Tacs and that's how I stay fresh" says:
If your gut is saying Benteke go B. I hate when I want to go for someone but then change my mind
March 7 at 3:58 pm
Phaze 1 says:
d if sturridge could stay fit i would be tempted with a
March 7 at 4:40 pm
charlie1X says:
B
March 7 at 3:45 pm
robinreliant says:
Evans to GJ to field 11 or hold Evans. I’m worried evans will be rotated and the fact he didn’t play against RM doesn’t look good
March 7 at 3:47 pm
wakey says:
yeah he suddenly looks an unsafe pick…
March 7 at 3:48 pm
thetinkerman says:
There’s not point keeping a player who you’re not confident will play. Is it for a free?
There’s no point worrying about the DGW if he might not play in both fixtures either!
March 7 at 3:49 pm
JKisthe1 -Tel-Aviv for EUROPA - Parm and China Mag, you're going down, Zlatan, Mila is mine says:
^^this^^
i went with Rafa, and he’s done me well, I’m pretty confident he’ll play every game now. He was rested v Norwich to allow to rest for Ronaldo. Now that is gone I can see him maybe missing the cup games
March 7 at 3:50 pm
robinreliant says:
Great statement that puts it in perspective! Yeah 1 FT left.
March 7 at 3:54 pm
thetinkerman says:
Obviously wait until tomorrow Sat before doing it.
March 7 at 3:51 pm
wakey says:
That applys to just about everybody at United other than Rafael/Evra/RVP/DDG….
March 7 at 3:53 pm
thetinkerman says:
So then target Evra, Rafael, DDG and RVP
March 7 at 3:52 pm
The3rdTurd says:
You could look at it another way: if he was benched against Madrid, it’s his turn to be rotated back into the starting lineup.
March 7 at 3:53 pm
thetinkerman says:
I don’t think Fergie is as bad as Rafa. He doesn’t rotate just for the sake of it.
March 7 at 3:47 pm
Berbinho's Forehead - Don't Ba-lieve the Demba hype! says:
What a day! I got an A in maths and an A + B in French. It may only be Gcse but I’m well chuffed
March 7 at 3:48 pm
JKisthe1 -Tel-Aviv for EUROPA - Parm and China Mag, you're going down, Zlatan, Mila is mine says:
Getting an A in French is easy
Maths, was never my strong point, managed a B in that
Well done
March 7 at 3:50 pm
Holtbius Mac says:
Eugh I can tackle most subjects with reasonable ease but languages stump me no end.
March 7 at 3:50 pm
JKisthe1 -Tel-Aviv for EUROPA - Parm and China Mag, you're going down, Zlatan, Mila is mine says:
I’m not too bad with languages, not fluent in any bar English but I can speak reasonable French, German and Hebrew
Maths is my weakness
March 7 at 3:51 pm
thetinkerman says:
I think that’s more down to the way languages are taught in schools.
March 7 at 4:08 pm
Ginkapo - FPLcode 5546 says:
Yup I agree. Every so often my dad would help my sister out with grammer and explained sentance construction in terms of a formulaic approach. They are the only bits I can remember as they made sense to my mathmatical mind.
March 7 at 3:48 pm
Lateriser12 - "I am a consulting detective. The only one in the world" says:
Congratulations
March 7 at 3:50 pm
Spencer says:
Tres bien!
March 7 at 3:50 pm
thetinkerman says:
Nice one!
There not just GCSEs either, their a huge indication of character. Apparently employers are interested in your GCSEs even if you have a degree.
March 7 at 3:51 pm
thetinkerman says:
they’re*
obviously I should have tried harder in my GCSEs
March 7 at 3:55 pm
Berbinho's Forehead - Don't Ba-lieve the Demba hype! says:
Haha. There’s a big excitement for Gcse English grades when applying for a job.
March 7 at 3:56 pm
Doosra - A little wine is a lot of sunshine! says:
Bloody brilliant, mate. Exceptionally well done.
March 7 at 3:57 pm
The Parmtree says:
Nice going mate, not looking forward to getting mine tomorrow though.
English x2, Geography, Science x2, History.
March 7 at 3:59 pm
Doosra - A little wine is a lot of sunshine! says:
You will be fine.
March 7 at 4:09 pm
The Parmtree says:
So long as I did well in the poetry, that’s all that matters
March 7 at 3:59 pm
Messimerized- Follow me on Twitter @Messimerized_ says:
Congratz
March 7 at 3:47 pm
Evs says:
Man flu
March 7 at 3:48 pm
The Light Knight " I don't have tactics, I have Tic Tacs and that's how I stay fresh" says:
Got soaked walking from Uni today so I may be in your situation tomorrow
March 7 at 3:51 pm
Holy see says:
It’s taken me too. Kids don’t allow for rest nor recuperation neither.
March 7 at 3:52 pm
Evs says:
Day off tomorrow, so I need to dose up ready for 6 Nations Rugby sesh on Saturday
March 7 at 3:51 pm
Optimus says:
head straight to A&E…you havent much time
March 7 at 3:52 pm
Evs says:
Ok, I’ve done my trade so as long as I back to pick my (c)
March 7 at 3:49 pm
TheSportsGuy - I take hits, therefor i am says:
anytime goal scorer odds:
benteke 6/4
remy 5/4
and the plot thickens…
March 7 at 3:49 pm
Messimerized- Follow me on Twitter @Messimerized_ says:
HBA is upfront.
March 7 at 3:50 pm
Holtbius Mac says:
HBAndwagon
March 7 at 3:52 pm
laernu ogaitnas says:
who is H?
March 7 at 3:51 pm
Kostja says:
based on what?
March 7 at 3:52 pm
Messimerized- Follow me on Twitter @Messimerized_ says:
Newcastle Tweet Account
March 7 at 3:53 pm
Messimerized- Follow me on Twitter @Messimerized_ says:
Twitter*
March 7 at 3:55 pm
Kostja says:
that tweet does not tell anything about positioning. Not saying he cant be playing there, but I just cant see anything saying that it is him instead of Sissokho or someone else.
March 7 at 3:55 pm
ScoutCast not pearls before swine says:
Oh god. Willpower fading. Won’t start against Stoke. But I want him!
March 7 at 3:50 pm
laernu ogaitnas says:
In your opinion did Fergie get unlucky with his tactics or did he bottle it on the big night?
March 7 at 3:52 pm
Kostja says:
They lost the game due to a 50:50 red card. How is that even a question?
March 7 at 3:56 pm
thetinkerman says:
He’s trying to get replies by posing controversial questions, you know that.
March 7 at 3:56 pm
thetinkerman says:
Ben, when did you become a troll?
March 7 at 4:07 pm
laernu ogaitnas says:
With all due respect, how is this a troll comment, Tinkerman? I’ve been debating it in my head since Tuesday night. Whether he should have gone all out and started Rooney/Kagawa and whether he really believed he could keep Real out for the 90 minutes. The reason being that in the build up he had talked about how he was sure both teams would score. If that was really the case why didn’t he play to win the game with goals in 90 minutes. By studying his tactics it’s clear he was trying for a 1-0 or 0-0.
And up to the red card the 1-0 gameplan was working ok. The other thing is that he didn’t put Smalling on the bench which bemused me, there was not a single option on the bench that would work if this kind of thing happened. Even Evans was effectively only there just in case Ferdinand/Vidic got injured. The fact he didn’t bring Evans on when they were down to 10 men tells you a lot. He left himself with no Plan B. Which is why I think there is good arguments for him both being unlucky and to an extent bottling it.
March 7 at 4:30 pm
Marknlard says:
Don’t like the phrase bottling it (what is it supposed to mean?) but I think Fergie was caught out by not reacting to the red card as Jose did. First Modric came on to open the game up and get the two goals and as soon as the second went in, Pepe came on to close it down. In the meantime, Fergie made no subs and only brought Rooney on 20 minutes after the red card.
March 7 at 3:50 pm
roscola says:
Europa write-up for GW28, Groups A, E, F & G
https://uefacouncil.wordpress.com/2013/03/07/europa-league-gw28-writeups-for-groups-a-e-f-g/
Apologies if this is a bit spammy. There seem to be a few involved parties on right now and I’m not sure if everyone gets the email alerts.
March 7 at 3:51 pm
Evs says:
Apology accepted
March 7 at 3:52 pm
roscola says:
March 7 at 3:52 pm
The Light Knight " I don't have tactics, I have Tic Tacs and that's how I stay fresh" says:
Stop posting this for feck’s sake!!!!!! It’s mortifying
March 7 at 3:56 pm
roscola says:
What’s that? The enormity of my 81-41 victory you mean?
March 7 at 3:50 pm
Manchester Red says:
GW29 ruiz
lukaku
mata
GW30 gardner
or
GW29 ruiz
benteke
hazard
GW30 gardner
which combination would you guys suggest?
March 7 at 4:00 pm
Lateriser12 - "I am a consulting detective. The only one in the world" says:
The 2nd one.
March 7 at 3:51 pm
Sir Paul Scholes says:
I’ve done (-4): Pog > Remy
Mata > Sissoko
to get:
Begovic
Turner Clyne Mariappa Davies
Sissoko Bale Gerrard Puncheon
Suarez Remy
Not too bad a hit as Pog was not going to play, nor does he have a double lined up. Swapping Gerrard for Mata/ Lampard next week. Validate my choice!
March 7 at 3:53 pm
trikster102 says:
Why take Mata out if you’re just gonna get him back a week later?
March 7 at 3:57 pm
Sir Paul Scholes says:
Sissoko plays this week and I have eleven. I’m putting Mata in for Gerrard anyway, not Sissoko.
March 7 at 3:52 pm
The Gamesmaster ™ says:
Thoughts on coutinho starting this week? Looked last few games but worried he won’t start on the weekend
March 7 at 3:53 pm
Kostja says:
Allen looks like the one out of favour to me. I think He will play with Gerrard going back to playing deep.
March 7 at 3:53 pm
Lateriser12 - "I am a consulting detective. The only one in the world" says:
I was set on getting him this week but a few Liverpool people adviced against him. Gametime not guaranteed yet and he still hasn’t reached full fitness.
March 7 at 3:54 pm
roscola says:
Several Pool fans have been talking about this in the last few days. The consensus seems to be that despite doing a lot to earn a start, this is tactically the wrong game for him. He won’t cope with Bale as well as other options and that’s obviously the priority.
He’s a decent option after this week though.
March 7 at 3:52 pm
Lateriser12 - "I am a consulting detective. The only one in the world" says:
Highest rank you have ever had at the end of a GW? Not this season, all seasons.
Just curious.
March 7 at 3:52 pm
Lateriser12 - "I am a consulting detective. The only one in the world" says:
Not asking for the highest GW rank, just the highest overall at the end of a GW.
March 7 at 3:53 pm
Evs says:
14th.
March 7 at 3:54 pm
The Light Knight " I don't have tactics, I have Tic Tacs and that's how I stay fresh" says:
Fooking show off
March 7 at 3:58 pm
Evs says:
He asked. Did you want me to lie?
Ok, Laters… 2,110,635
March 7 at 3:59 pm
The Light Knight " I don't have tactics, I have Tic Tacs and that's how I stay fresh" says:
That’s more like it
March 7 at 3:54 pm
Hutton dressed as Lahm says:
Oh, about 1200 I think
March 7 at 3:54 pm
Hutton dressed as Lahm says:
For the GW?
147th
March 7 at 3:54 pm
Phaze 1 says:
97
March 7 at 3:56 pm
Bowstring the Trout says:
148 – GW1
March 7 at 3:56 pm
The Dago says:
7th
March 7 at 3:57 pm
Super-Hans says:
#10. But that was before my four red arrows in a row….!
March 7 at 4:00 pm
The Dago says:
this year I have managed a lovely 2,067,733 though.
March 7 at 4:04 pm
TheSportsGuy - I take hits, therefor i am says:
250 in the world, and my captain had zero points!!! (last year, walters missed a penalty – but i had siggy, HBA,pappis and some others when they where a massive differential).
March 7 at 4:04 pm
TheSportsGuy - I take hits, therefor i am says:
oh that was just for a specific GW…. over all never broke below 3000
March 7 at 3:55 pm
JKisthe1 -Tel-Aviv for EUROPA - Parm and China Mag, you're going down, Zlatan, Mila is mine says:
Remy or Benteke and why? Money no issue.
Also, is Suarez and Sturridge overkill after this week, even with the fixtures, could sell one of them for Rooney instead?
March 7 at 3:56 pm
Lateriser12 - "I am a consulting detective. The only one in the world" says:
Bentekkers. From the highlights of the QPR – SOT game, Remy was playing the Walcott role. Bentekkers is central to Villa.
March 7 at 3:57 pm
Kostja says:
Its tough cause Remy has a super small sample size. I say go Benteke unless you need a huge differential. But for only 1 GW I would go Lukaku instead.
March 7 at 3:58 pm
Doosra - A little wine is a lot of sunshine! says:
I have.
March 7 at 3:59 pm
JKisthe1 -Tel-Aviv for EUROPA - Parm and China Mag, you're going down, Zlatan, Mila is mine says:
who you selling for?
March 7 at 4:03 pm
Doosra - A little wine is a lot of sunshine! says:
I sold Giroud to get Lukaku.
March 7 at 4:00 pm
Kostja says:
I will probably too. Barring unexpected injuries etc.
March 7 at 3:58 pm
JKisthe1 -Tel-Aviv for EUROPA - Parm and China Mag, you're going down, Zlatan, Mila is mine says:
if it’s for 1 GW I don’t see that Lukaku has a great fixture
I know you are in favour of the RvP, Suarez, Sturridge trio, but is Bentekkers a better option than Sturridge, even with the fixtures? So essentially I’d be getting Benteke in now and keeping long-term and selling Danny for Rooney
March 7 at 4:00 pm
Doosra - A little wine is a lot of sunshine! says:
WBA: SWA 76
March 7 at 4:02 pm
JKisthe1 -Tel-Aviv for EUROPA - Parm and China Mag, you're going down, Zlatan, Mila is mine says:
But what if i was keeping longer term
Suarez, Rooney, ____
a) Sturridge
b) Benteke
c) Remy
d) Lukaku
March 7 at 4:03 pm
Doosra - A little wine is a lot of sunshine! says:
D). That’s why I got him.
March 7 at 4:09 pm
Kostja says:
Long term id go Benteke, cause Lukaku is still not 100% nailed on.
March 7 at 4:08 pm
Kostja says:
Well as you said, you know my stance already. I personally plan to own Remy/Benteke/Lukaku for 2 gameweeks and than switch to Giroud in anticipation of the DGW. Along with Rooney/RVP, Sturridge.
I think Swans without Chico are way leakier. I also think Lukaku is the best player of the lot. I would prefer Remy if his and QPRs attacking stats were a bit better. Benteke is the solid pick here, but I think that RDG may tighten up a bit and do better in this relegation 6 pointer. Also a big thing in my decision is I would like to bench that striker next week and with Benteke that will not be a good option.
March 7 at 3:58 pm
The Dago says:
Benteke, not injury prone, more attempts on goal Id imagine QPR dont create a lot.
March 7 at 3:59 pm
Bowstring the Trout says:
Remy. I’ve gone Remy for 2 reasons:
1) QPR are playing well and working together as a team to stay up. They need Remy to stay up, he will be key.
2) Villa look terrible, no chemistry or anything, don’t even seem like trying to stay up. Played well against City but everyone ups their game against them. Think Lambert might experiment in attack
March 7 at 4:00 pm
Bowstring the Trout says:
Not to mention fixtures..
March 7 at 4:01 pm
JKisthe1 -Tel-Aviv for EUROPA - Parm and China Mag, you're going down, Zlatan, Mila is mine says:
but keep Remy over Sturridge?
March 7 at 4:03 pm
Bowstring the Trout says:
Yes definitely, especially if its for a hit. Ideally one of Suarez/ Sturridge with Remy and Rooney long term. I’m going Remy, Aguero, Sturridge until I hear of the DGW news and depending on how long the title race is gonna continue for
March 7 at 4:05 pm
JKisthe1 -Tel-Aviv for EUROPA - Parm and China Mag, you're going down, Zlatan, Mila is mine says:
Rooney will be my (c) GW30 for sure.
Suarez and Aguero are now the same price, so if City have a double that switch is easy, especially with a wc
It’d be Pog to Remy for -4
March 7 at 4:00 pm
PATRICK IS STAR says:
Remy because he can score against Sunderland at home.
March 7 at 4:01 pm
Triggalicious says:
I’ve gone for Remy. I just think that he has shown a little bit of class, and I can see QPR picking up now. I just don’t trust the Villa attack, although Benteke has been the shining exception, in all fairness to him.
Also, I know nobody else cares about money, but by getting Remy I can get RVP back in for Fletch next week.
March 7 at 4:04 pm
JKisthe1 -Tel-Aviv for EUROPA - Parm and China Mag, you're going down, Zlatan, Mila is mine says:
Not so bothered by that, I plan on getting Rooney anyway, but I’;d be able to afford RvP
Is Suarez AND Sturridge too much?
March 7 at 4:08 pm
Triggalicious says:
I wouldn’t go for them both. I know they look good, but I think there are other options that won’t see a massive fail when Liverpool draw a couple of blanks. I’d rather go Rooney/Suarez/Remy
March 7 at 4:04 pm
Bowstring the Trout says:
+1 in the exact same boat, Remy allows me to get United attack for the potentially great DGW fixtures
March 7 at 4:05 pm
Doosra - A little wine is a lot of sunshine! says:
You are forgetting Agbonlahor …
March 7 at 4:07 pm
Holtbius Mac says:
March 7 at 4:09 pm
Doosra - A little wine is a lot of sunshine! says:
I have no idea. He has been playing well too …
March 7 at 4:09 pm
Triggalicious says:
I remember when he used to be a good pick
March 7 at 4:11 pm
Doosra - A little wine is a lot of sunshine! says:
Coming back to form …
March 7 at 4:08 pm
JKisthe1 -Tel-Aviv for EUROPA - Parm and China Mag, you're going down, Zlatan, Mila is mine says:
if I got Remy, would you play Migs against him, or just play Bunn?
March 7 at 4:10 pm
Triggalicious says:
I’m playing Bunn, but you have Turner too, right? I’d go with Migs, just so you’re not doubling up.
March 7 at 4:03 pm
Phaze 1 says:
Lambert over these 2 but if he’s not an option I’d go with Ben as I just don’t think QPR will score enough goals.
March 7 at 4:04 pm
Captain Robert Hatch says:
Christian Benteke, Reading 54 goals against, 27 against at home
March 7 at 3:55 pm
tobesthetoffee says:
REPOST:
Heres my team for next week:
Vorm (wba) (FEDDERS ON BENCH)
Davies (wba) – Harte (AVL) – Wilson (new)
Puncheon (nor) – Bale (liv) – Michu (wba) – Sissoko (STK)
Studge (TOT) – Lambo (nor)
Not playin – RVP Zabaleta Walcott Baines
I want to make 1. a one week punt and 2. a long term change:
1. Who to get in?
Benteke
Coutinho
Cisse
Suarez
Remy
Lukaku
2. Who to change in my team?
THANKS
March 7 at 3:58 pm
OHoly Hamburgers says:
Bego
Davies, Dawson, Harte, Enrique
Michu, Bale, Kebe
Sturridge, Suarez, JayRodriquez
I can field This 11 provided both Kebe and Sturridge are playing.
Is it worth to upgrade Kebe to a Newcastle Mid (Sisoko, HBA, Cabaye) or any other playing mid?
*Money not an issue*
March 7 at 3:59 pm
OHoly Hamburgers says:
For a Hit.
March 7 at 3:59 pm
wazzaforever says:
Play 8 with no hit or take a hit and play 9 ?
my team :
bunn
wilson,davies,enrique
bale,michu,
suarez,lambert,
subs: maloney,demel,begovic,mata,walcott.,clichy,roooney.
March 7 at 4:02 pm
Crokey says:
Mig
Wilkinson Turner Dawson Davies
Sissoko Michu Bale(C)
Remy (VC) Lambert Sturridge
Fed, Walcott, Fellaini, Rafael.
All good to go? could do with saving a FT for upcoming DGWs.
March 7 at 4:03 pm
OHoly Hamburgers says:
looks good. Is wilkinson nailed on? otherwise you’re in better shape than most.
March 7 at 4:04 pm
Pied says:
Is RVP to Suarez still worth it after united went out of the cl?
March 7 at 4:06 pm
Bowstring the Trout says:
I could’ve done that move but went RVP –> Sturridge – reckon its his time for a comeback.
I reckon Fergie might play Rooney next game to keep the fans on side
March 7 at 4:04 pm
Lateriser12 - "I am a consulting detective. The only one in the world" says:
So, most of us were thinking Sturridge would be a better shout to Suarez before his hat-trick. Sturridge is now fit. I discussed this on the last page, but i am interested in a few more opinions. I owned Suarez for a long time before the DGW as well and after thinking hard, i sold Suarez and not Sturridge (for Aguero). Now Suarez got that hat-trick but how different would the situation have been if Sturridge was playing on Wednesday. So, now, my thinking is should i be blinded by that hat-trick and get Suarez back asap, or remember that i made that move for a reason, with good logic and remember that Sturridge did not play vs. Wigan.
March 7 at 4:06 pm
Doosra - A little wine is a lot of sunshine! says:
Am I allowed to comment?
March 7 at 4:09 pm
Ginkapo - FPLcode 5546 says:
No, but you can do us a favour.
What are your ratings for Fulham, Arsenal and West Ham for GW’s 32, 33, 34 and 37. And in addition in which of those would you be happy to play those defenders in our first 11.
March 7 at 4:10 pm
Ginkapo - FPLcode 5546 says:
Moving this to the new post
March 7 at 4:10 pm
Lateriser12 - "I am a consulting detective. The only one in the world" says:
Of course.
March 7 at 4:07 pm
kaz says:
The latter
Altholugh having both after this week until week 33 is very tempting.
March 7 at 4:08 pm
kaz says:
Couldnt have spelt “Although” worse.
March 7 at 4:07 pm
roscola says:
I guess the new information since you made that decision isn’t so much Suarez’s goal-scoring potential but Sturridge’s injury prone nature. I don’t really know if he truly is injury prone or if it’s just a bad coincidence.
March 7 at 4:08 pm
Bowstring the Trout says:
I had the choice this week: RVP –> Sturridge or Suarez.
I’ve confirmed Sturridge is now in the team. His speed and threat is superior to Suarez IMO. I watched the Liverpool DGW where Suarez got 15 points, but felt Sturridge was a lot more dangerous. Here’s hoping he plays
March 7 at 4:11 pm
Corkyote says:
The problem with Sturridge for me, injuries aside, is that he hasn’t been at Liverpool that long and whilst he’s done well so far Suarez has performed brilliantly through thick and thin, when Liverpool were playing badly, before Lucas came back and in various systems.
Value is a consideration but in your case what are you going to do with the extra money that 110m tv can’t do anyway…
March 7 at 4:14 pm
Lateriser12 - "I am a consulting detective. The only one in the world" says:
Thanks all.
March 7 at 4:39 pm
madeye555 says:
I think it all comes down to pitch time for sturridge. It’s difficult right now to be confident over how many minutes he’ll get. If he plays 90 every game then he’s golden. You know what you’ll get from suarez.
March 7 at 4:49 pm
charlie1X says:
Injury prone is not nailed on. Plus Suarez is a world class player if he gets two more yellow cards Sturridge will get dramatically less points. Why take on both risks when you can just take on the Suarez one?
March 7 at 4:05 pm
G-G-Granville says:
Happy world book day.
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March 7 at 4:08 pm
laernu ogaitnas says:
March 7 at 4:22 pm
Back to Back Ballacks says:
March 7 at 4:05 pm
kaz says:
What time is the Chelsea game gonna kick off?
UK Time
March 7 at 4:11 pm
Messimerized- Follow me on Twitter @Messimerized_ says:
18:00
March 7 at 4:08 pm
Eunuch Jelly says:
New Post: http://www.fantasyfootballscou.....nt-5343183
Cup draw!
March 7 at 4:08 pm
Evs says:
Do we know whose being ‘Jontied’ tonight in the scoutcast ?
March 7 at 4:09 pm
JKisthe1 -Tel-Aviv for EUROPA - Parm and China Mag, you're going down, Zlatan, Mila is mine says:
Fuzzy
March 7 at 4:09 pm
Doosra - A little wine is a lot of sunshine! says:
Fuzzy.
March 7 at 4:10 pm
Evs says:
A little…
March 7 at 4:10 pm
LeBron says:
http://www.fantasyfootballscou.....ound-draw/ – new post guys